Paper Survey

Conducting the IYS by paper/pencil format

Schools registered
to administer the paper survey will receive their materials
approximately 1 month before their intended survey date. Materials
include survey booklets, sharpened pencils, classroom envelopes, and
teacher instructions. Return shipping labels will also be provided.

Preparing to administer the Illinois Youth Survey by Paper/Pencil

This video tutorial outlines the steps for administering the IYS paper version of the survey. It provides guidelines for successful survey administration.

For help in choosing between Online and Paper Surveying visit our Conducting Survey page.

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About the Illinois Youth Survey

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) has funded the administration of the Illinois Youth Survey (IYS) biennially since 1993. The IYS is a self-report survey administered in school settings and is designed to gather information about a variety of health and social indicators including substance use patterns and attitudes of Illinois youth.